cognates

Cognates are words in different languages that have a common origin and similar meanings, often sounding alike. For example, the English word "mother" and the Spanish word "madre" are cognates, as they both originate from the same ancient root. Recognizing cognates can help language learners expand their vocabulary and understand new languages more easily, since they often appear in related languages. Cognates highlight the connections between languages and can reveal historical relationships and shared cultural influences.